Valin Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Power Line: John Hinderaker October 1, 2014 As regular readers probably know, I have been skeptical of Republican Mike McFadden’s chances of unseating Al Franken in this year’s Senate race. This is not because Franken is invulnerable; on the contrary, Franken has never been very popular and has been a cipher during his six years in Washington. But an incumbent with a D next to his name is never an underdog in a state-wide race in Minnesota, and I hadn’t seen enough from McFadden’s campaign to suggest that he was likely to close the deal with voters. Still, hope springs eternal. This morning Franken and McFadden held the first of their debates, in Duluth. The Minneapolis Star Tribune had two reporters live-blog the debate. While I don’t know the reporters personally, it is reasonable to assume that they are Democrats. Their tweets indicate that they were underwhelmed by Franken’s performance. Some examples: (Snip) Public polls have shown Franken with a double-digit lead, notwithstanding is lackluster performance in the Senate. The most recent poll, which evidently comes from a Republican source, has Franken up by only six points, 48%-42%. What is consistent about the polling is a lack of enthusiasm for Franken; I don’t think I have ever seen his re-elect percentage above 50. So, who knows? If McFadden continues to run an aggressive campaign, maybe he has a shot. (Snip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber_Liberty Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 What do you think, @Valin? You've been pessimistic, I see no reason to doubt that, and no particular reason to think that's going to change....But I'm way over here. MN is like another planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If it's ever going to happen now its the time. One less tragic comedy in the Senate would be welcome. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 What do you think, @Valin? You've been pessimistic, I see no reason to doubt that, and no particular reason to think that's going to change....But I'm way over here. MN is like another planet. I am an optimistic pessimist...hope for the best...expect the worst. Because the GOP has given up on MPLS/StPaul (you know the two places that have the most voters ) it is hard for the party to win state wide offices and almost impossible for anyone you and I would consider Conservative. It often seems like another planet here to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valin Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Meet Mike McFaddenJohn HinderakerOctober 1, 2014Tonight we recorded a special edition of the Hinderaker-Ward Experience: an interview with Republican Senate candidate Mike McFadden. McFadden is challenging Al Franken in Minnesota. This morning he and Franken had their first debate of the campaign, in Duluth. McFadden turned in an energetic performance against a tired incumbent who is a soulless, dispirited defender of the status quo. Even if you haven’t subscribed to HWX, you should listen to our McFadden interview. If you are so moved, you can contribute to or volunteer for Mike’s campaign here.(Click on Link for Podcast) You can watch this morning’s debate in its entirety here. (Snip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geee Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Al Franken Stumbles in First Debate http://www.breitbart.com/InstaBlog/2014/10/01/Al-Franken-Stumbles-in-First-Debate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggingtree Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 The Hinderaker-Ward Experience HWX Election Special: The Man Who Would Beat Franken Blue Yeti October 1, 2014 It’s a special Wednesday night election edition of the Hinderaker-Ward Experience, featuring the GOP endorsed candidate for US Senate in Minnesota, Mike McFadden. The control of the Senate is up for grabs this year and Minnesota could be a pivotal state in who ultimately wins control. Will Saturday Night Live funnyman Al Franken be returned to the world’s greatest deliberative body? Or does Mike McFadden have the right stuff to upset the incumbent Democrat and shock the world? Tune in and find out from Mike himself. Check out the embed below to see full debate between Franken and Mike McFadden this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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